Mental health support for young people

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Summary of report content

This report was written by Healthwatch Bolton following feedback gathered at corridor event engagements at Royal Bolton Foundation Trust sites. Engagement officers spoke to patients and relatives at the CAMHS clinic.

The report was published March, 2016. It is based on conversations with local people. A total of 52 people were engaged with, which included young people receiving treatment, parents and carers. Included are the comments of 2 staff members.

Overall sentiment was mixed. Whilst treatment was said to be good, waiting times and bullying at school were ongoing challenges.

A set of recommendations has been made. No response from providers is attached.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Bolton
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Report
Key themes
Access to services
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Staffing - levels and training
Quality of treatment
Referrals
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Interviews

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Targeted Mental Health in Schools Services (TaMHS)
Name of service provider
Bolton Foundation Trust Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
52
Age group
All
Gender
Not known
Is the gender identity of people in the report the same as the sex they were assigned at birth?
Not known
Sexual orientation
Not known
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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